Big Data to Grow Market Share for Panama Canal
With responsibility for managing one of the world’s foremost shipping channels, this agency set out to estimate, how a planned $5 billion expansion would...
Tanker With Russian Gas for Boston Makes Mid-Atlantic U-Turn
LNG tanker Gaselys was scheduled to arrive in Boston by Saturday
Vessel reversed course to Spain after almost 21 days en route
Three weeks...
Bulk Carrier Rates Sink as Brazil’s Iron Ore Exports Wane
Rising inventories in China adds to the 60% price fall in the bulk carrier rates from mid-December.
The Decline
Charter rates for bulk carriers fall,...
Shady Triangle: Southeast Asia’s Illegal Fuel Market
An alleged oil heist in Singapore that has already led to 20 arrests, the seizure of at least one tanker and allegations that thieves...
[Watch] ‘Noah’s Ark’ Crashes Into Other Ships in Dutch Harbor
In the beginning of 2018, the replica of Noah’s Ark reportedly crashed into multiple ships in a Dutch harbor due to strong winds.
What happened?
The...
550 Pounds of Cocaine Found on Cargo Ship Off Miami
Recently, 550 pounds of cocaine worth $6.25 million was reportedly seized from a cargo vessel by the U.S. Customs, from the Miami Port.
What happened?
The CBP...
[Watch] Worker Knocked Out by Fermented Molasses in Cargo Ship
On January 18, a worker had a very close call when he was knocked down by fermented molasses which were present in the cargo...
[Watch] Who You Calling Ugly? New Ship is a Floating Swiss...
The USNS Herschel “Woody” Williams is neither fast nor heavily armed. And while she may look like a commercial cargo ship, the Navy's new vessel is...
£1 Billion Investments Announced in the UK Shipping Sector
An excess investments worth £1 billion has been announced in the UK shipping sector.
The investments are for the development new ships and port...
Severe US Gulf Coast Weather Delays Tonnage, Pressures Freight
Extreme weather conditions prevails in the US Gulf Coast.
This has affected the american tanker markets.
Several industries like the refineries, petrochemical plants,...
First Ever Cyber Enabled Container Ship Delivered
MV COSCO Shipping Aries, delivered to COSCOS, is the first ever container ship to receive LR’s Cyber-enabled ship (CES) descriptive note ‘Cyber AL3 SECURE...
Name Change of Two “K” Line Group Subsidiaries
Effective from April 1, 2018, the names of two companies will be changed for efficient subsidiary management.
The Taiyo Nippon Kisen Co., Ltd. and “K”...
Fire Breaks Out Onboard Oil Tanker, 26 Crew Members Rescued
On January 17, a major fire broke out onboard an oil tanker and twenty six crew members were rescued from the burning tanker.
What happened?
The...
Pirates Kidnap 22 Crew Members Onboard a Tanker
On January 9, twenty two crew members from a tanker were reportedly kidnapped by pirates off, the West Africa.
What happened?
The tanker ‘MT Barrett’ was...
Lorries Destroyed Onboard Ship
On January 17, lorries were reportedly damaged in fire that originated onboard the shipping vessel.
What happened?
The lorries were stored onboard the vessel ‘Stena...
Grounded Vessel Refloated
On January 17, the grounded vessel was successfully refloated on the grounding site by the crew members and the salvage team.
What happened?
The vessel ‘Halland’...
Safety of Vessels in Shared Waterways
Summary:
In the late afternoon on August 30, 2016, a group of eight kayakers set off from the dock at West 44th Street in New...
[Watch] Terrifying Moment Cruise Ship Gets Caught in Huge Storm
A CRUISE ship in a storm has been captured in a viral video filmed in the Bahamas.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose...
What’s Happening with Ballast Water Treatment Regulation?
In late September 2016 when Finland’s signature triggered the coming into force of the 2004 Ballast Water Management Convention, it was anticipated that from...
Shipowners to Improve LNGC Cargo Controlroom Ergonomics
LNG cargo handling comes with a high risk and complex procedure.
The use of boil-off gas as the propulsion fuel further elevates the...
